Mental Health Matters!
National Random Acts of Kindness Day
National Random Acts of Kindness Day is February 17th. This movement once started over 40 years ago in the San Francisco Bay Area. The first nation-wide Random Acts of Kindness Day took place in February 1995.
There are scientific benefits of choosing kindness. When we see others acts of kindness, our bodies produce higher levels of oxytocin, which can help lower blood pressure, improve overall heart-health, and increase self-esteem and optimism. Individuals who consistently perform acts of kindness, have 23% less cortisol (the stress hormone).
For more information about the Random Acts of Kindness Foundation, please visit https://www.randomactsofkindness.org/. Their website has lots of resources for how to practice kindness at school, home, and work.
Source: The Science of Kindness
Wichita Public Schools is committed to the mental health and well-being of all WPS students, staff and parents
This word cloud represents results from the Summer 2021 district survey. Nearly 18,500 staff, students and parents gave input regarding priorities for the 21-22 school year. Of those responses, mental health services and supports were among the top priorities.
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For immediate support call the Family Crisis helpline at:
1-833-441-2240